Big Spring, TX vs Hillsboro, TX

Hillsboro is moderately more affordable than Big Spring, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Big Spring scores 75 compared to 72 for Hillsboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Big Spring can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Big Spring is $1,009/month compared to $948/month in Hillsboro — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillsboro is more affordable at $118,400 median vs $138,800.

Median household income in Big Spring is $70,532 compared to $55,761 in Hillsboro (+26.5%). While Big Spring is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Big Spring spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Hillsboro.